Rosemary M. (Kokosko) Kasubick, 80, of Houtzdale passed away Friday July 3, 2026 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born September 4,1945, in Houtzdale, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Gezymalla) Kokosko.

Rosemary was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale where she was a member of the Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over thirty years, sang in the church and funeral choir and was a member of the Lions Club Community Showboat Show for over 25 years.

She was a 1963 graduate of Houtzdale High School.

Rosemary retired from Penn State University where she was employed in the accounting department for thirty years.

She loved to travel and was an avid Penn State Football fan.  She was a wonderful homemaker who took pride in her flowers and garden.

On September 9,1967 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church she married John T. Kasubick and they began their life together enjoying 58 years of marriage.

Along with her husband, Rosemary is survived by her sister Patricia Knee of Clearfield, brother Carl Edward Kokosko of Houtzdale, nephews David and Jason Knee, niece Jody Knee, and nephew Thomas (Jennifer) Cornell and great nephews, Bryce, Jack and Preston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister Barbara, an infant niece Melanie Rose Kokosko, and a nephew Edward Kokosko.   

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church on Thursday July 9,2026 at 11am with Father Jonathan Schmolt  as Celebrant.  

Family and friends will be received at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. 200 David St. Houtzdale from 3 to 7pm. on Wednesday and 9:30 to 10:30 am on Thursday.

The Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 4pm at the funeral home.

Rosemary will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Brisbin.

Donations may be made in Rosemary's memory to Christ the King Catholic Church, 123 Good Street, Houtzdale, Pa 16651.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com